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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.12, 1,226.92 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.12, 1,226.92 and 552.88 is: 762.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.12 : 1,226.92 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.12/1,226.92 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.12x = 1,226.92 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.12x = 678,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,339.53/889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.93

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